🇳🇱 Gouwsluis, Netherlands

Gouwsluis is a small city located in the Netherlands. It has a population of around 1,500 people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, Gouwsluis is situated near the Markermeer, a large lake that connects to the North Sea via the IJsselmeer. Although the city itself does not have ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts, its proximity to the water makes it a convenient location for maritime activities and access to larger ports in the region.